Additional requirements for these scaffolds can be found in their respective modules. Fabricated frame scaffolds are the most common type of scaffold because they are versatile. As well as the specialty scaffolds described in Supported Scaffolds. They are frequently used in one or two tiers. Except where indicated the same basic scaffold requirements that appear in this module also apply to manually propelled.

The requirements on this page are specific to float scaffolds only. For requirements that apply to all types of suspended scaffolds. A ship scaffold is a suspension scaffold consisting of a braced platform resting on two parallel bearers. Hung from overhead supports by ropes of fixed length.

Follwing are the gernal requriments of ship scaffold:

Pass under the platform and be hitched again at the other end.

Rope connections must not allow the platform to shift or slip.

When only two ropes are used with each float.

Platforms must be supported by and securely fastened.

Leave enough rope for supporting ties.

Be hitched to one end of the bearer.

Each employee on a float scaffold must be protected by a personal fall-arrest system.

The requirements on this page are specific to single-point adjustable scaffolds only. A single-point adjustable scaffold consists of a platform suspended. The most common among these is the scaffold used by window washers to clean the outside of a skyscraper. One rope from an overhead support and equipped with means to permit the movement of the platform to desired work levels.

General Requirements of Suspended Scaffolds Single-point Adjustable:

The supporting rope between the scaffold.

The scaffold is positioned so swinging cannot bring it into contact with other surfaces.

The rigging has been designed by a qualified person.

The support rope is protected from rubbing during direction changes.

The scaffold is accessible to rescuers.

When combining two single-point scaffolds to form a two-point suspension system.

As well as the specialty scaffolds described in Supported Scaffolds. Fabricated frame scaffolds are the most common type of scaffold because they are versatile. Their modular frames can also be stacked several stories high for use on large-scale construction jobs. Additional requirements for these scaffolds can be found in their respective modules. They are frequently used in one or two tiers by residential contractors.

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